Chinese Character: 笑 (xiào - Laugh)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 竹 (bamboo radical)
Stroke Count: 10 (10 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 竹 + 夭 (bamboo + tender)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiào (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
笑 primarily means laugh, and is used in various contexts related to happiness and humor.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 笑容 (xiào róng) - smile
- 笑话 (xiào huà) - joke
- 笑声 (xiào shēng) - laughter
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
笑 is primarily used as a verb to describe laughing, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of happiness and humor.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 笑 reflects the importance of laughter in traditional practices such as storytelling and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他讲了一个笑话，大家都笑了。(Tā jiǎng le yī gè xiào huà, dà jiā dōu xiào le.)
He told a joke, and everyone laughed.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 笑 as "bamboo tender" - the 竹 represents bamboo, and 夭 means tender, together forming the concept of laugh.